Thanks for all of the good comments. Just a bit of more info. The car was driven regularly before we started the restoration. I would guess that it has been sitting for about 1 year. Mike drove it in the summer and fall of 2002, before he bought it, and said that it was running well.

My current plan is to wait to get the valves done. (that is, unless the remaining work suddenly gets cheaper. LOL) Since the plugs show no sign of fouling, the guides are probably still in good shape. The PO sure spent a lot of money getting it fixed mechanically, so my guess is that the engine was well maintained as well.

That being said, I will likely get a good 25 - 30K miles before I really have no choice but to get the top end done. That pushes the mechanical work out 5+ years. That is long enough for me to wait. Right now, I need to be concerned about whatever else is waiting for me.

I don't have any clue as to the condition of the suspension yet. I will know when Marc takes it out for the final PPI. Rest assured, you will all be there when I find out the results.

Thanks again for all of your comments. I could never have done this with such confidence without the assistance of this community.

larry